
This corner trap can turn into a big guessing game for the other player, and when you execute it well they may have to pull out a Reversal attack to escape it. If they start to counter this you can instead go for a Light Kick Slide into a Throw or start throwing out repeated Light Punch Yoga Flames or simply stand back and give them enough rope to hang themselves as they go for a counter. When they start blocking, walk up to them and the moment they recover - throw them. As they're standing up, go right into a Hard Punch Yoga Flame, if they get hit they'll be knocked back down, so just repeat this until they start blocking. Corner Lock Downsĭhalsim's Yoga Flame is a really good move when you have your opponent pinned in the corner. Most people who play against Dhalsim will expect to see this tactic pulled off at some point against them, so not sliding when your opponent expects it, or throwing out off-timed slides should start becoming part of your advanced tactics to keep the other fighter guessing. The other player can spend a lot of time trying to get in on you just be thrown back for their efforts. This takes off quite a bit of damage and it's a great way to get the other fighter off of you when they get too close, which is all too key for Dhalsim players. Timing on this is crucial because doing it too early or late makes it easier to counter.Īlso Dhalsim's Noogie (Medium Punch Grab) works OK here too, but the Hard Punch throw has more range and tends to work a little better overall. You'll want to hit the other fighter with the tip of Dhalsim's foot right as the animation for the slide is ending, and then throw them with Hard Punch. Because even if you land this or it's blocked, you can still chuck your opponent. If you time it well - it makes it very difficult to counter, depending on the character you're fighting against.

One of the main reasons Dhalsim is so good in HD Remix is because he can do a Light Kick Slide (Down + Light Kick) immediately into a Throw. He's very susceptible to Reversal moves. Can have problems dealing with constant offensive pressure. + Lots of ways to keep his opponent at a distance. + Has a bunch of ways he can counter projectiles. + Lots of tools at his disposal to handle a variety of situations. + The combination of his Yoga Fire and anti air moves is formidable. And he has multiple ways of countering projectiles. He can also apply offensive pressure with his Air Drills, close range pokes and throws. And he can use his Light Kick Slide into a throw to get you off of him when he needs a bit of breathing room.

The combination of his Light Punch Yoga Flames and pokes attacks give him a top notch defensive game where he can slowly whittle away your life. In short, he has tools to deal with almost every situation and character, and he only has trouble with a few. He's great defensively, has some pretty good offensive tactics and a strong throwing game. Dhalsim is one of the dominant characters in HD Remix.
